Balmorhea News Briefs November 13 1979
Balmorhea highlights include the death of Mrs. Bertie Morgan 83 of Alice with funeral in Alice cemetery attended by son C W Towler and wife Patty and husband Jake Morgan and two daughters. Mrs. Pearl Blakemore hospitalized in Hobbs NM with daughter Orval Brey taking her there for tests. Balmo rohea Junior High teacher Derwood Land underwent weekend tests in Pecos and was released to return to work. John Sparks transferred from Van Horn to San Angelo for further tests. Mrs. Kenneth Schloemer and others attended a TSTA meeting in El Paso. Parental Involvement Program held Oct 21 at the elementary with Halloween decor and new staff Elodia Martinez parental director and Betty Sparks migrant teacher director announced. Kindergarten through fifth grade students performed Halloween skits and songs for parents and teachers. Balmorhea Charity Committee chair R V Turnbaugh called a special meeting to discuss funds. Norm Trada named secretary treasurer replacing Cassie Farrington. A counselor will be named to fill Trada’s position. Funds assist those in need of gas or food. contact Turnbaugh or Trada. Balmorhea voting turnout was light at 20, with amendments all approved except amendment two. Balmorhea High School lost to Presidio 8-6 in the final game of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertie Morgan
Alice
Alice Hospital
C.W. Towler
Patty
Balmorhea
Jake Morgan
Elodia Martinez
Betty Sparks
Fidela Jasso
Irene Hunter
Carmen Sotelo
Mary Ellen Montragon
Joe Bae
R.V. Turnbough
Norm Trada
Cassie Farrington
Trada
Turnbaugh
World Gold Prices And Commodity Quotes
AP market bulletin lists world gold prices with London Paris Frankfurt and Zurich fixes, plus Handy & Harman base price and Engelhard figures. Cash grain in Chicago shows wheats, corn, oats, and soybeans with recent quotes. cotton futures in New York report midday gains. Dow Jones averages for 11 am show mixed moves across indices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Paris
Frankfurt
Zurich
New York
Handy & Harman
Engelhard
Chicago
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones New York
Dow Jones
Indus
New Pecos Teacher Leads Crockett Jr High Drill Team
Kitty Ann Gunn begins teaching at Crockett Junior High in Pecos, overseeing eighth grade English and a new girls drill dance team. A Pecos native, she previously taught at Paint Rock High School and has deep local family ties. She is active in Tri K and chamber groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber
Tau Beta Sigma
Lambda Chi Alpha Crescents
Sigma Tau Delta
Angelette
Ram Band
Paint Rock High School
Angelo State
Crockett
Tri-K Klub
The
Chamber of Commerce
Accident investigation course set at Midland College
The West Texas Regional Training Center part of Texas A M Engineering Extension Service announces a 60 hour Accident Investigation Course to be held at Midland College from December 3 to 12. Sponsored by the Office of Traffic Safety and Texas Tech University with tuition provided by the Office of Traffic Safety. Instruction by the Law Enforcement and Security Training Division of A M E X T S. Contact Steve Becker at Texas Tech University for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Regional Training Center
Texas A&m Engineering Extension Service
Midland College
Office of Traffic Safety
Texas Tech University
Law Enforcement and Security Training Division
Steve Becker
Newspaper Tricks Show Packing Versatility with Fragments
If you have tried packing a fragile item with a crumpled TV set you recall the newspaper's versatility. The quirky tip highlights creative reuse of everyday items in a stretch of practical guidance.
Doctors announce opening of chiropractic clinic
Dr. D L Zea and Dr. J S Fausett opened a chiropractic clinic at 1309 W Third, Pecos, with hours 9 to noon and 1 30 to 5 on weekdays and 9 to 1 on Saturday. Both are Monahans natives, with Fausett practicing there six and a half years and Zea a Texas Chiropractic College graduate. They plan to add physical therapy and X ray, offer spinal adjustments, nutrition, and exercise, and note growing acceptance and new Texas insurance coverage for chiropractors. They welcome calls at 445 2556 and invite visits to the Third Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Fausett
D.L. Zea
Texas Chiropractic College
Houston
Jayne Robinson
W. Third
Zea
Fausett
Monahans
Pecos
Texas
Cisco
Third St
Ellis V. Mattox dies at 66 in Pecos Odessa area obituary
Ellis V Mattox age 66 died Monday November 12 at 2 30 pm in Medical Center Hospital Odessa He was a Pecos area farmer retired due to ill health Baptist Funeral arrangements Pecos Funeral Home then Coleman Funeral Home Corinth Mississippi where he lived before moving to Pecos 27 years ago Services 2 pm Friday Union Baptist Church Corinth Interment Union Cemetery Survivors wife Flora daughters Linda Hamilton Doris Canter Delila McPherson Brenda Bowlin eight grandchildren three sisters Lottie Bradley Kate Hall Eula Whithire brother Herman Mattox Sardis Mississippi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis V. Mattox
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Pecos
Mattox
Pecos Funeral Home
Coleman Funeral Home
Corinth
Miss
Union Baptist Church
Union Cemetery
Flora
Linda Hamilton
Doris Canter
Delila McPherson
Abilene
Brenda Bowlin
el Paso
Lottie Bradley
Kate Hall
San Angelo
Eula Whithire
Herman Mattox
Sardis
November 1979 Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings
November 1979 calendar page lists recurring meetings across Pecos Barstow and surrounding areas. Lions Clubs Amistad and Barstow hold Monday and biweekly sessions. TOPS clubs meet Tuesday. business women and Jayceeettes schedule regular gatherings. Community events include quilting, luncheons, immunization clinics, and a Friday Huff and Puff art activity. A Pecos Ambulance response is noted for a child in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Cantaloupe City
CPS Reddy Room
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Huff and Puff
Pecos
Saragosa Hall
P.m
Pecos AA
Al-Non
N. Oak
Balmorhea
Old Senior Citizens Center
Second
Hickory
A.m
S. Eddy St
Barstow Lions Club
Barstow Community Center
Hickory Housing Center
Rio Pecos Extension Club
Pecos Jayceeettes
Austin
West Park
Barstow
Mu Alpha Beta
Stolen bicycle reported by Linda Borrego at Eddy address
Linda Borrego at 1701 S Eddy reported a Huffy bicycle missing from her home Thursday at 2 17 p m. Police note an arrest of Dalia Sue Morales 17 400 N Oak charged with simple assault Friday at 9 40 a m for an alleged incident Nov 5 at Zippy Mart. Fire department extinguished a kitchen fire at Bell Motel on West Highway 80 Monday 7 28 p m. Pablo Gonzales 1006 E Ninth summoned an ambulance Monday 11 57 a m for a woman who was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Borrego
S. Eddy
Dalia Sue Morales
N. Oak
Zippy Mart
Pecos Fire Department
Bell Motel
West Highway 80
Pablo Gonzales
E. Ninth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pecos Enterprise
Pearl Blakemore
Hobbs
N.M
Orval Brey
Derwood Land
Pecos Hospital
John Sparks
van Horn Hospital
Kenneth Schloemer
Eva Garner
Jane Moore
TSTA
Allen Gilbert
Balmorhea High School
Presido
Kitty Ann Gunn
Crockett Junior High
CJH
Joe Gunn
Jim
Faye Johnson
Ft. Stockton
Pecos High School
Angelo State University
Stovall’s
W. Wall Midland
U.S
SM TV FS
Holiday Inn
Bessie Haynes
Texas Dept. of Health
Twentieth Century Club
Jackson
Modern Study Club
Od Hospital
Pecos Rotary Club
Pecos Jaycees
Alpine Lodge
Cedar
S. Plum
Hazel
Hazels P Canary
Eddy
Dyconaraai
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